Mortgage Rate Comparison on a New Build - Tomo vs Sage

I’m under contract on a new construction home (closing in ~2 months) and comparing Tomo vs Sage (via Robinhood Gold). Looking for feedback before locking.

Scenario

  • Purchase price: ~$540k
  • 20% down
  • Loan amount: ~$430k
  • 30-year fixed
  • Need a 60-day lock

Lender 1: Tomo

  • Rate: 5.625%
  • APR: ~5.67%
  • Points: ~0.35% (~$1.5k)
  • No underwriting/processing fees listed
  • Monthly P&I: ~$2,475
  • Lock: 30 days (60-day costs extra)

Lender 2: Sage (Robinhood Gold)

Option A – No Points

  • Rate: 6.075%
  • APR: ~6.14%
  • ~$1,000 lender credit
  • +$500 Robinhood credit
  • Monthly P&I: ~$2,600

Option B – Buy Down

  • Rate: 5.45%
  • APR: ~5.57%
  • Points: ~0.7% (~$3k)
  • $500 Robinhood credit
  • Net lender fees after credit: ~$2.5k
  • Monthly P&I: ~$2,428

Comparison

Monthly difference:

  • Sage 5.45% saves ~$45–$50/month vs Tomo.

Upfront difference:

  • ~$1k more upfront vs Tomo (depending on final credits).

Break-even:

  • ~$1,000 ÷ ~$47/month → ~21–24 months.

If I keep the mortgage longer than ~2 years, the Sage 5.45% buy-down appears to win financially.

Anything I’m missing in this comparison?

Posted Feb 17, 2026, 3:14 AM UTC

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